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Hurricane Sandy 1st Anniversary

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: (top) The foundations to the historic Rockaway boardwalk are all that remain after it was washed away during Hurricane Sandy on October 31, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: (bottom) Two people stand on the beach on October 20, 2013 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion.

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Hurricane Sandy 1st Anniversary

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: (top) The foundations to the historic Rockaway boardwalk are all that remain after it was washed away during Hurricane Sandy on October 31, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: (bottom) Two people stand on the beach on October 20, 2013 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: (top) A fire burns near destroyed homes and businesses following Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: (bottom) Two people walk down a sidewalk past a now empty lot on October 23, 2013 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: (top) A woman and child walk through water on a flooded street as Hurricane Sandy moved closer to the area on October 29, 2012 in the Red Hook section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: (bottom) A person rides a bike October 23, 2013 in the Red Hook section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 02: (top) Abandoned and flooded cars are sit after Hurricane Sandy on November 2, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood, of the Queens borugh of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER - 20: (bottom) Cars sit in a parking lot on October 20, 2013, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood, of the Queens borugh of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: (top) A woman looks at a damaged car, after Hurricane Sandy October 31, 2012 in the Queens borough of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 20: (bottom) A man walk down a steet on October 20, 2013 in the Queens borough of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: (top) A man walks by the remains of part of the historic boardwalk, after large parts of it were washed away during Hurricane Sandy on October 31, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: (bottom) A person rides a bike October 23, 2013, in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: (top) People walk past sandbags on a flooded street as Hurricane Sandy moves closer to the area on October 29, 2012 in the Red Hook section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: (bottom) People walk past a building on October 23, 2013 in the Red Hook section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: (top) Hugh L. Carey Tunnel sits flooded after a tidal surge caused by Hurricane Sandy, on October 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) Traffic passes from Manhattan into the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel on October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) John Moore Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: (top) Water floods the Plaza Shops in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, on October 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) The entrance to the underground Plaza Shops remains closed due to unfinished renovations almost a hear after being flooded by Hurricane Sandy October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) John Moore Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: (top) Water floods the Plaza Shops in the wake of Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) The underground Plaza Shops in lower Manhattan remain closed due to flooding from Hurricane Sandy almost a year after the storm on October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) John Moore Getty Images

AMITY HARBOR, NY - OCTOBER 31: (top) Resident Pat Lore checks out the damage caused to her home from Hurricane Sandy on the Western Concourse on October 31, 2012 in Amity Harbor, New York. AMITY HARBOR, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) The backyard of a home sits empty almost one year after sustaining damage from Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Amity Harbor, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

FREEPORT, NY - NOVEMBER 02: (top) In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, boats continue to litter the landscape on Grant Street on November 2, 2012 in Freeport, New York. FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) A home that had sustained damage during Superstorm Sandy sits on Grant Street on October 22, 2013 in Freeport, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 29: (top) A lone figure makes his way down South 9th Street as high tide, rain and winds flood local streets on October 29, 2012 in Lindenhurst, New York. The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) A scenic view of South 9th Street as photographed almost one year following Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Lindenhurst, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

MERRICK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: (top) A boat from the Blue Water Club blocks Whaleneck Drive in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy on November 1, 2012 in Merrick, New York. Superstorm Sandy, which has left millions without power or water, continues to effect business and daily life throughout much of the eastern seaboard. MERRICK, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) Cars sit parked on Whaleneck Drive, which had been littered with boats after Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Merrick, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 31: (top) Residents of West Lido Boulevard take a break during cleanup operations following Hurricane Sandy on October 31, 2012 in Lindenhurst, New York. The storm has claimed many lives in the United States and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) Cars sit parked in a driveway of a home on West Lido Boulevard October 22, 2013 in Lindenhurst, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 31: (top) Gary Silberman surveys his home that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy on October 31, 2012 in Lindenhurst, New York, United States. LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) A home on Venetian Boulevard sits still damaged by Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Lindenhurst, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: A man rides his bike along a street near the Rockaway boardwalk which was heavily damaged nearly one year ago in Hurricane Sandy on October 22, 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: People walk in a parking lot near the Rockaway boardwalk which was heavily damaged nearly one year ago in Hurricane Sandy on October 19, 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: A man walks his dog along a street near the Rockaway boardwalk which was heavily damaged nearly one year ago in Hurricane Sandy on October 19, 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: A person rides a bike along a street which was flooded during Hurricane Sandy on October 23, 2013 in the Red Hook section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 nearly one year ago near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: A man walks down a street which was heavily damaged in Hurricane Sandy on October 19 , 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: People walk along a street near the Rockaway boardwalk which was heavily damaged nearly one year ago in Hurricane Sandy on October 22 , 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: Women walk along a street which was flooded during Hurricane Sandy on October 23, 2013 in the Red Hook section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, nearly one year ago near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: People walk down a stretch of beach that was heavily damaged during Hurricane Sandy on October 19 , 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: A man rides his bike along a street near the Rockaway boardwalk, which was heavily damaged nearly one year ago in Hurricane Sandy on October 22 , 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: The reamains of the Rockaway boardwalk, damaged in Hurricane Sandy nearly one year ago, is viewed on October 19, 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: People stand on a beach near the reamains of the Rockaway boardwalk, damaged in Hurricane Sandy on October 19 , 2013 in the in Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Spencer Platt Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: (top) Rising water caused by Superstorm Sandy rushes into a parking garage on October 29, 2012 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Traffic drives past the garage (which is in use again) October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

HIGHLANDS, NJ - NOVEMBER 1: (top) A volunteer surveys a pile of boats, which were moved by Superstorm Sandy, on November 1, 2012 in Highlands, New Jersey. HIGHLANDS, NJ - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) Boats are stored at a marina in Highlands, New Jersey October 22, 2013. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

HIGHLANDS, NJ - NOVEMBER 1: (top) Regina Yahara-Splain cleans out her home after it was damaged by Superstorm Sandy on November 1, 2012 in Highlands, New Jersey. HIGHLANDS, NJ - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) Almost one year later, Yahara-Splain poses for a portrait in front of the same home, which she has since raised on stilts to protect it from future storms, October 22, 2013. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

MONMOUTH, NJ - NOVEMBER 8: (top) The Monmouth Beach pavilion is surrounded by debris caused by Superstorm Sandy on November 8, 2012 in Monmouth, New Jersey. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images) MONMOUTH, NJ - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) The Monmouth Beach pavilion is shown October 22, 2013 in Monmouth, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 30: (top) An emergency responder helps evacuate two people with a boat, after their neighborhood experienced flooding due to Superstorm Sandy October 30, 2012 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) The same street is shown in Little Ferry, New Jersey October 22, 2013. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: (left) Destroyed cars float in a flooded car garage due to Superstorm Sandy October 30, 2012 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) People walk in and out of the garage on October 22, 2013 in New York, City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: (top) Rising water caused by Superstorm Sandy rushes into the Carey Tunnel (previously known as the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel) October 29, 2012 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) Cars use the Carey Tunnel October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 30: (top) An emergency responder helps evacuate two people with a boat, after their neighborhood experienced flooding due to Superstorm Sandy October 30, 2012 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 23: (bottom) The same home in Little Ferry, NJ is shown October 22, 2013. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: (top) Rising water caused by Superstorm Sandy rushes into the Carey Tunnel (previously known as the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel) October 29, 2012 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) Cars use the Carey Tunnel October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 30: (top) A man walks through a flooded street after Superstorm Sandy October 30, 2012, in Little Ferry, New Jersey. LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) October 22, 2013. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 30: (top) A man walks through a flooded street after Superstorm Sandy, on October 30, 2012, in Little Ferry, New Jersey. LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) The same house is shown in Little Ferry, New Jersey October 22, 2013. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

UNION BEACH, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: (top) The iconic Princess Cottage, built in 1855, remains standing after being ravaged by flooding caused by Superstorm Sandy November 21, 2012 in Union Beach, New Jersey. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) UNION BEACH, NJ - OCTOBER 22: (bottom) The spot was the Princess Cottage used to be is shown October 22, 2013 in Union Beach, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: (top) Rising water caused by Superstorm Sandy rushes onto the pathway at Battery Park on October 29, 2012 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: (bottom) Tourists walk along the pathway in Battery Park October 23, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photos by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

MERRICK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Cars sit parked on Whaleneck Drive, which had been littered with boats after Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Merrick, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 22: A scenic view of South 9th Street as photographed almost one year following Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Lindenhurst, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

AMITY HARBOR, NY - OCTOBER 22: The backyard of a home sits empty almost one year after sustaining damage from Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Amity Harbor, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

LINDENHURST, NY - OCTOBER 22: A home on Venetian Boulevard sits still damaged by Superstorm Sandy on October 22, 2013 in Lindenhurst, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 22: A home that had sustained damage during Superstorm Sandy sits on Grant Street on October 22, 2013 in Freeport, New York. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Bruce Bennett Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: People walk along the pathway at Battery Park, one year after the area sustained damage from Superstorm Sandy, on October 23, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 22: In this One Year Later photo, a street that had flooded one year ago due to Superstorm Sandy sits empty on October 22, 2013 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 22: In this One Year Later photo, a street that had flooded one year ago due to Superstorm Sandy sits empty on October 22, 2013 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: The entrance to a parking garage that flooded due to Superstorm Sandy approximately one year ago is seen on October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 22: A street that had flooded one year ago due to Superstorm Sandy sits empty on October 22, 2013 in Little Ferry, New Jesery. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Cars use the Carey Tunnel, approximately one year after flooding due to Superstorm Sandy, on October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

UNION BEACH, NJ - OCTOBER 22: The plot of land, where the historic "Princess Cottage" once stood, sits vacant, after the remains of the home were razed due to unrepairable damage due to Superstorm Sandy, on October 22, 2013 in Union Beach, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

MONMOUTH, NJ - OCTOBER 22: The Monmouth Beach pavilion is seen, cleared of debris caused by Superstorm Sandy, on October 22, 2013 in Monmouth, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Cars use the Carey Tunnel , approximately one year after flooding due to Superstorm Sandy, on October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: People use the entrance to a parking garage that flooded due to Superstorm Sandy approximately one year ago on October 22, 2013 in New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

HIGHLANDS, NJ - OCTOBER 22: A boat yard, previously damaged by Superstorm Sandy, is seen on October 22, 2013 in Highlands, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

LITTLE FERRY, NJ - OCTOBER 22: A street that had flooded one year ago due to Superstorm Sandy sits empty on October 22, 2013 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

HIGHLANDS, NJ - OCTOBER 22: Regina Yahara-Splain poses for a portrait in front of her home, which had been damaged due to Superstorm Sandy and which she has since raised on stilts to protect it from future storms, October 22, 2013 in Highlands, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Homes are in the midst of being rebuilt, one year after being destroyed due to Superstorm Sandy, on October 22, 2013 in the Breezy Point neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012 near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Andrew Burton Getty Images